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Over the past 25 years in high tech personnel leadership, Ethan Evans has learned a lot about what it takes to succeed, culminating in 13 years of successful product launches at Amazon and Twitch. Now, using the Twitch medium he helped grow, Ethan seeks to share what he has learned leveraging the new interactive medium. If you are interested in improving your skills, yourself, and your career, join our live stream. Submit your own questions, anonymously if you like, and vote on which of the questions of others Ethan and his guests should address.
The views expressed here are Ethan's opinions and do not represent Amazon or Twitch.
If motivation was summed up to a single sentence it could be, motivation is the difference between short term goals and long-term goals. Basically, motivated people focus more on their long-term goals. They have found the energy to do a little more, every day, that gets them closer to that goal while also not losing sight of it.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different
t’s no surprise that when you are doing something useful, you feel good. If that’s the case, why is it so hard to find that life of usefulness and connection? Why can’t we just be happy all the time? Simple question with a simple answer; being useful is a great motivator that leads to happiness.
We have all heard the saying, “if you want something, you have to work for it”. Makes sense, but how do you stay motivated, doing something you really don’t want to be doing? How do you get yourself to stop procrastinating when you have a lack of motivation to solve the problem at hand? Instead you want relax, enjoy a vacation while work is telling you to stay focused. Motivation is tricky. You have what you must do, what you tell yourself what you should do and then there is what you want to do. These are not the same for everyone. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to find motiv
We have all been in the situation at work where there is a rule that doesn’t make sense. The problem with rules is that once they are written down, they start to age and not all rules age well. This leads to exceptions to the rules and judgements calls needing to be made. When should an exception to the rule be granted, who should grant that exception, how do you scale exceptions? All these lead to questions about why is the rule in the first place. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to use good judgement in order to evaluate which rules can be broken.
At some point in your career, chances are you have had some feelings of self-doubt in the workplace. For some it could look like a project that feels a bit beyond your expertise and for others it maybe psychological pattern that hinders a workday completely. Feelings of personal incompetence that persist despite accomplishments, education, and experience may make you end up working harder and holding yourself to unrealistic standards. How can we overcome Impostor Syndrome? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how to fight impostor syndrome. Ethan will walk you through what types of people to surround yourself with, how you can ask for help and how to overcome imposter syndrome.
Most of us work a minimum 40-hour work week. Now with working from home, we tend to put in more eight-hour workdays than we did before Covid-19. We’ve all heard the phrase “Work Smarter Not Harder”, but what does that really mean? What does it look like and how can we work smarter? There are simple things we can do in our workday to work smarter. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; talk about how to work smarter. Ethan will discuss (from Rome) how you can start applying a few changes to make your time more productive and how to prioritize your day to get the things done that matter.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the interview process or years into your career, eventually you will have to negotiate your pay. As your career grows you take on more responsibility, however how do you make sure your pay increases along with your career? The main problem is simple: most people never ask for a pay raise, instead they wait for their company to give it to them. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; talk with returning guest Kristin about how to get the pay raise that you deserve. In this 1 on 1 discussion, they will go over mentorship, leadership, and most important, how to negotiate a pay raise.
Major General Chris Hughes led 49,000 soldiers at Ft. Knox as well as all army officer recruiting and education. The Army ROTC program has 36,000 college cadets while the high school program has over 300,000 participants. Come learn the key leadership traits that go General Hughes through six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and allowed him to transform army education. Learn how military service can lead to free education and how you can apply the same principles yourself independently.
Everyone seems to agree that lifelong learning and skill improvement is critical to success in the modern business world. Technology, business models, and global conditions change rapidly enough that your speed of learning, as individuals and as companies, matters. However, most companies have not figured out how to support individual self-development. The good news and bad news is that self-education is an individual responsibility. So what are some things you can do to self-educate? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss why (and how) to self-educate. Ethan will discuss how to turn this into a win for you and how to maximize the benefits.
There are multiple streams about how to use LinkedIn, how to build a network, why it’s important to have a network and the list goes on. Whether you’re seeking a new job, an entrepreneur looking to bring attention to your idea, or simply looking to connect with other professionals, networks such as LinkedIn are important. But are they? Well it’s time to test if having a network is worth it. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss how a problem he was dealing with for months was not getting resolved. He tried face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, and nothing. Come watch Ethan discuss the outcome of this ordeal and answer, is having a network worth it?
A little background, a couple months ago the idea was formed to start a mentor network. This was based on feedback from the community (previous streams go through each step of the journey). Now we are at the point in the mentor network where it is being opened up to the applicants. How will be the pilot mentees be selected and who will be their mentors. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime (Prime Gaming) at Amazon; discuss what is in-store for the applicants to the mentor network. Ethan will discuss what is expected from the mentor and the mentee. There is more to being a good mentor than simply giving advice and there is more to being a good mentee than listening. Come watch Ethan discuss the ins and outs of what makes a good mentee and how to maximize a mentor relationship.
I share my resume, written as best I can to follow the advice I talk about in other videos, as an example. The resume contains 25+ years of experience in two pages, with an optional partial third page that can be cut if desired. It focuses on showing impact (demonstrating through accomplishments what I have done and thus what I can do for another employer). Over the years I have reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what I have found recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
We are discussing the results of the mentorship survey and the type of mentorship people need to be mentored on. It’s a simple question but with lots of answers, such as Productivity, Time Management, Project Management, Difficult Co-worker, Bad Boss, and When to Leave a Job. While these are just a couple examples of the results that were gathered, overall the takeaway is that people do need help. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the main pain point people are facing and simple methods you can implement to solve that pain point. In addition, as the Mentor Design Contest is coming to a close, Ethan will discuss what is expected from a Mentor. While career coaching is one aspect of being a Mentor, it’s not the only one.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
After reaching out to my Twitch, Discord and LinkedIn communities, it became very clear that the number one need is mentorship. Based on this, a mentorship design contest was started to crowdsource the best ideas to design such a network. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss ten great proposals that were submitted for the Mentorship Design Contest. Learn how simple changes can make the difference between an okay proposal and a great one. For the top 3 proposals, Ethan will go through specific details on what makes them stand out compared to the rest. In the end, a winner is chosen, earning the cash prize. If you’re interested in learning how to write a proposal for a complex problem that will be presented to senior leadership then this stream is for you.
Ever wonder what goes into starting a business? What about something easier, how to grow your career. After reaching out to my community, the number one item requested was mentorship. Makes sense as the most common career challenge people face is not knowing exactly what they want to do next in their careers. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss the design of a mentorship program. Ethan will answer questions about your career such as promotions, how to deal with a boss, learning new skills and more. If you’re interested in growing your career and/or starting a business this is for you.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Many people are anxious or even fearful when working with executives, company owners, or other "powerful" people at work. Ethan has dealt with this from both sides, when his own team has been nervous speaking to him and when he has had to speak face to face with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Watch this coaching session of how to prepare for and execute a great meeting with executives of any type and position. Learn the basic rule of be bright, be quick, be gone, and how to apply it.
One of the most talked about topics is weight. With more than one third of adults in the United States obese and another one third of adults overweight, weight is often a sensitive topic for many people. It is not an easy journey to lose weight and it can require a lot of sacrifice, hard work, and dedication. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss his personal weight loss journey and how he lost 80 lbs. and kept it off. Ethan will apply how he conquered his challenge and how you can apply it to other problems you may be struggling with such as weight, alcohol, smoking, or other life challenges.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Racism and Diversity are topics we all need to address, especially in the workplace. Passively agreeing with topics such as Black Lives Matter is not being part of the solution or driving change. Whether its women or men, minorities, drinking alcohol, certain sports or activities, or staying late for work functions. How do we tackle these life and workplace scenarios to include all of our friends and colleagues without excluding any particular group? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss racism and diversity with former colleague and Special Guest Dani MacKenzie, Diversity Jedi for Amazon Game Studios. Dani has significantly improved diversity within her organization, driving a culture of inclusion throughout the business.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
We’ve all made New Year’s Resolutions and most likely they have been broken. It starts with good intentions but often times we get disappointed that our resolution was not completed. Instead of resolutions, why not start with just setting goals. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about New Year’s Resolutions live from Hawaii. Ethan will discuss the beginning of his Amazon career and how over the 15 years at Amazon he achieved his goals. Now, post Amazon, Ethan will go over his new goals and what steps he is taking to achieve them.
What does the perfect LinkedIn profile look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip: LinkedIn is not the same as your resume. For your resume, you are focusing on high level job details, whereas LinkedIn has space for you to give a lot more information. Similar to a resume this information should be focused on your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and the result. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great LinkedIn profile. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and noticed by recruiters. You may not realize, but besides your resume, your LinkedIn profile is what recruiters and hiring managers look at. So remember, a great LinkedIn profile could be the difference between getting that initial interview or getting passed over.
Most of us need to work. We have all heard of work life balance but does that exist and if so, how do we achieve this? Seems like such a simple concept but when in the moment of work and deadlines we often find ourselves living to work. Just as in video games, you know when a gamer becomes completely focused on the game; the same thing can happen in life, the difference being the game (focus) is now your career. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans emphasize how video game thinking can help you win the career game. Ethan will walk you through his own career and how gaming concepts helped him take a look at his own career eventually reaching that magical flow. Work life balance is complicated at best, but you can learn how to make the most of your time while prioritizing what matters.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect LinkedIn profile look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip: LinkedIn is not the same as your resume. For your resume, you are focusing on high level job details, whereas LinkedIn has space for you to give a lot more information. Similar to a resume this information should be focused on your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and the result. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great LinkedIn profile. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and noticed by recruiters. You may not realize, but besides your resume, your LinkedIn profile is what recruiters and hiring managers look at. So remember, a great LinkedIn profile could be the difference between getting that initial interview or getting passed over.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What makes the perfect business pitch? Is it the idea, the market size, the competition? These questions get asked time and time again without getting clear direction on how to answer them. If you want to learn what makes a great startup pitch and what investors are looking for then this video is for you. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon and two special guests, give honest feedback to actual startup pitches. They will give helpful hints and techniques on how to present their ideas in the most meaningful way so that their target audience will be more receptive. With this video, you can refine your pitch to draw the attention of investors and VCs and get your idea funded!
What makes the perfect business pitch? Is it the idea, the market size, the competition? These questions get asked time and time again without getting clear direction on how to answer them. If you want to learn what makes a great startup pitch and what investors are looking for then this video is for you. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon and two special guests, give honest feedback to actual startup pitches. They will give helpful hints and techniques on how to present their ideas in the most meaningful way so that their target audience will be more receptive. With this video, you can refine your pitch to draw the attention of investors and VCs and get your idea funded!
What makes the perfect business pitch? Is it the idea, the market size, the competition? These questions get asked time and time again without getting clear direction on how to answer them. If you want to learn what makes a great startup pitch and what investors are looking for then this video is for you. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon and two special guests, give honest feedback to actual startup pitches. They will give helpful hints and techniques on how to present their ideas in the most meaningful way so that their target audience will be more receptive. With this video, you can refine your pitch to draw the attention of investors and VCs and get your idea funded!
What makes the perfect business pitch? Is it the idea, the market size, the competition? These questions get asked time and time again without getting clear direction on how to answer them. If you want to learn what makes a great startup pitch and what investors are looking for then this video is for you. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon and two special guests, give honest feedback to actual startup pitches. They will give helpful hints and techniques on how to present their ideas in the most meaningful way so that their target audience will be more receptive. With this video, you can
Most people will change careers at least once in their lives. Think about that for a moment; at least one time in your life, you will change careers to something new. Now the question is, where do you even start? Are you looking for a slight career pivot or maybe a major career transition into a new field or industry. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with returning special guest Matt McCloskey, former VP of Commerce at Twitch, currently with Toys “R” Us Canada. Matt has worked in over five different disciplines in three different industries. Ethan and Matt will discuss simple career planning to help guide you through your career and what steps to take in order to implement a change.
Amazon is one of the largest and most complex companies to work for. But Amazon didn’t start out that way. Learn how Amazon structures their teams, why they do it that way and most importantly, how can you benefit. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; chat with returning guest Stefan Haney, former Director of Product Management at Amazon and current Managing Principal at Vantage International. Ethan and Stefan will dissect team structure and use their real-world experiences at Amazon to show you different problems and how to navigate them accordingly.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Politics and Fake News, two things that somehow became linked together. What is the root cause on having such a divide that people feel it is ok to riot? Why do people believe one viewpoint and then completely ignore anything that doesn’t reinforce that view? What happened to critical thinking? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss Fake News, politics, and give a business pitch on how to solve these issues. Listen to Ethan explore some of the hottest news topics and touch down on politics – a topic rarely discussed on his streams.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Ownership comes in many forms. If you have a job, then you own your job. Leaders are owners. What do you do when you make a mistake or have failed? You take ownership and don’t pass the blame on others such as your colleagues, vendors or even worse the customer. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; discuss Extreme Ownership Fails. Ethan shows real world examples of how companies failed and how they dug themselves into a deeper hole. Failure happens and it’s how you handle that failure that sets leaders apart.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Ever wonder what goes into launching a startup? How much funding, paperwork, and heartache goes into these startups that make them so successful? When should you start looking at funding for your start up? Do you use angel investors, friends, family? If you have dreamed about working for or starting your own startup, you won’t want to miss these lessons. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with Phil Compton, CFO at Locomotion and serial entrepreneur. Phil has raised dozens of venture capital funding rounds ranging from $500k to $40 million. You will hear about the hard lessons learned from both Ethan and Phil; from the tech bubble heydays to the 2000 crash. Come watch and get the scoop on venture financing.
In this video one of Ethan's protégés asks him three hard questions she is facing as a growing leader: (1) How do I build a strong team in a remote-work world, (2) How to know when you are ready to take on more, (3) How to deal with the increasing stress of her responsibilities. Ethan and Kristin discuss real world options to handle these tough problems. See what a coaching relationship looks like from the inside and learn how to handle these challenges.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
The modern world requires that you learn all through your life to keep up. Most of us grew up being "taught" in schools and universities. Once you are in the work world, this structured support vanishes. In this show Ethan Evans, retired VP from Amazon, discusses life long learning. How to understand the ways you learn best so that you can fit in necessary learning alongside work, family, and fun. Different people learn in different ways. By learning your way, it will go faster and be a pleasure rather than a constant struggle.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What makes a great Product Manager and how to become one, with special guest Stefan Haney. Stefan spent over a decade leading product for some of Amazon's most iconic and valuable properties, including the "detail page," the main page where you complete a purchase. Ethan and Stefan talk about the traits of a good product manager, the books they rely on to train product managers, and the skills and education for the position.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Chances are, you or someone you know recently went through a major career change or maybe you are considering a major career change. Interesting fact, on average most people can change careers 5-7 times during their work life. Where do you start the process of this major shift in careers? How do you navigate those changes to make the most of your new career? Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with returning guest Rich Hua, current Amazonian Principal WW Strategist & Innovation Evangelist. In this chat we will embark on Rich’s passionate quest for Emotional Intelligence to Boost Your Career Success, which he’s shared with over 1 million Amazon employees and subsidiaries to date.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
COVID-19 has brought the world to a halt over the last year. Businesses have shut down, schools are closed, and out of nowhere, not one but two vaccines are available. How is this possible? How was a vaccine created in such a short period of time? Are vaccines even safe? There is so much misinformation about COVID-19, that getting an unbiased, straight answer seems impossible these days…until now. Come watch Ethan Evans, recently retired VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon; talk with returning guests Dr. Vincent Racaniello, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University and Devin Nash, CMO of N3RDFUSION about everything that has been learned about COVID-19 over the last year. If there is any question you ever wanted to know about COVID-19, where did it come from, how does it spread, and where do we go from here, then this is the stream for you.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Numerous studies have shown that diversity in the workplace increases performance for the team and the business. When co-workers are from different backgrounds they bring different thoughts and ideas. This leads to an increase in innovation that in turn will produce a higher quality product or service. It’s simple: employees just perform better when there are different viewpoints and opinions. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon, talk about how executive search works and the challenges that it entails. Ethan Evans’ views are his own and he is not speaking on behalf of Amazon or Twitch. Specific Questions Discussed: How does executive job search work? Will recruiters / hiring managers consider executives from different industries? Is there a better way to apply for a job than the company’s website? If I am under qualified, how can I still get an interview? How do you prepare for an executive interview? What’s the best way for a new manager to climb the career ladder? Thank you for watching!
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
As your career grows, you take on more responsibility which leads to leadership positions. As you think you have made it and you have achieved that manager role, new challenges emerge. While ideas are great, now you need a team to execute them. Hiring is not a simple process and getting it wrong can have significant consequences to team production and morale. Watch Ethan Evans, retired VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon; talk with returning guest Kristin about recruiting the best people for the job. In this one on one discussion, they will go over mentorship, recruiting, and how to be a great manager.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Real resume review covering someone with military experience translating that to security work.
This video covers the top audience questions I was asked about how to get a job at Amazon or anywhere you choose. The video covers a full hour of detailed Q&A covering all aspects of successful application to one of the top tech companies. The advice here applies to any time you want to target a specific employer to get a job.
Concrete, specific advice on how to successfully apply to Amazon or similar companies, to get noticed, and then to succeed at the Interview. Ethan Evans, former VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon, is asked how to get a job at Amazon more than any other question. In response, he has created this video to specifically answer that question.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has reviewed over 2,500 resumes and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
A real informal discussion of how to balance work and life, recorded from the casual comfort of an oceanfront deck in Maui. Q&A about how to be a successful leader and still enjoy life. We all have basic questions of work, school, life and how all that tie together. There is this perception that big tech/big business just doesn’t have a work life balance. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon (recently retired, but an Amazon VP when this was filmed) discuss how to achieve a work life balance. There will always be work and you should focus on work at work. But make sure you take some time for yourself, enjoy your vacations, because you earned them.
What does a good resume for an artist look like? We've done lots of reviews of hard skill resumes like engineers and finance. Now, look at a real student coming out into the world and wanting to avoid being a classic starving artist. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
We all have those days that no matter how hard you try; you just don’t want to work. When this happens, what should you do? Do you half ass it, do you fake it and hope your boss doesn’t catch on, or do you ask for help. While there is no perfect answer, there is no doubt that everyone will have to learn how to deal with this throughout life. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about how to get through times when you just don’t want to work. ______________________________________________________________________________ Questions answered during Q&A: - How do to differentiate what you can half-ass VERSUS not? Your metric? - Have you experienced burnout? If so how did you tackle it, or how should people tackle a burnout. - What's an experience where you half-ass'ed it and regretted afterwards? - What's your opinion on procrastinating so hard that you essentially cornered yourself? - What if you don't want to work when you're at high energy? - What are your thoughts on trying to pivot careers when balancing the potential income hit? - How do you keep energy if you got fired and still have to work for another 2 weeks? - My company has upcoming layoffs in 2 weeks, but I have another guaranteed opportunity that is immediately available but for less money. Should I jump ship now? - How do you productively get things done in a day without relying on motivation? - Can you give a good website or book that helps with the star interview method? - I've just landed an internship after a developer bootcamp but my anxiety and/or impostor syndrome is at an all-time high. Do you have any advice as to the expectations you would have for interns?
See a real example of a resume (made anonymous) of an experienced medical professional and Harvard graduate. See what the resume of a mature career professional should look like. Tips you can apply to your own resume across industries. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
See the brief review of a real resume for a front end engineer. Learn what hiring managers look for. What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
What makes you successful at Amazon? What can you apply to your career now to duplicate my success with less time and effort? In this video I cover the top things I learned at Amazon. I gave the same presentation that is in this video to my own team and an audience of 1000 Amazon leaders during my last days on the job. Now, it's available to you to learn from. Whether you want to work at Amazon or just want to excel in your career, I think these top lessons will help you do so.
Technical Program Management is a career in demand and our videos on how to attain this role have been very popular. Now here is a review of a resume for that role so that you can see what things a hiring manager looks for in a candidate. What does the perfect resume look like? What works and what doesn’t? Here’s a tip, there is no one size fits all approach. Resumes are supposed to tell your accomplishments: what you did, how you did it and what was the result. But everyone has different skills, different job history, and different problems they solved. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
I spent a long time getting to retirement... now what? What about for you? What do you want out of life? What are your goals? While this is a simple question the answer is not an easy one. What you want today is not what you might want tomorrow. As your life changes, your goals change. In this video I talk about the goals he set for himself 10 years ago. Some were achieved, some are no longer relevant and need to be changed, and some still need to be achieved. Regardless of whether or not you have achieved all your goals, the important part is taking the time to write down what is important to you and devising a plan on how to achieve those goals. ______________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed - Should you establish plans on how to complete your goals? - How do short-term goals differ from long-term goals? - If you could be 20 again, how would you figure out how to make certain things short term goals vs long term goals? - What are your goals for next 10 years? Do you plan on taking more risks? - If you could be a fresh college grad again, what would you do differently when setting goals? - Would you change your spending in your mid 20s knowing your income levels now? - How do you set life goals when you don’t know what to do with your life? - Define your view on what the difference is between Arrogance and Confidence? - For the goals you completed, what are you the proudest of? - What goal did you not complete but wish you did? - How do I know when to search for a partner? - Should I take the plunge buying a house or hold for an economic collapse? - Any advice for someone who wants to start going to school in their 30's?
Product Management is a hot field, but it isn't directly taught in school. MBA programs touch on it, but whether you are an MBA or not, what experience helps you get a job as a Product Manager? How should you present yourself? See a real resume of someone making the switch from other kinds of work. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
You've served your county and now you want to make it as a civilian. But how do you translate military experience into workplace qualifications? How do you avoid or explain jargon that is clear to you but recruiters have never heard of? Come see a real life case of translating life experience into workplace magic. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
It can be hard to stand out as an assistant. Tough to separate your own accomplishments from those you support. For any person in a support role, learning how to represent your own unique contributions and skills is critical. See an example of that with the actual resume of a real job seeker. As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Is the Harvard name magical, to where everything falls into place? Not so! Ethan has coached multiple Harvard grads struggling to find new or better jobs. A brand name Ivy League education is worth a lot, but you must still present yourself well. Hear the details! As a former VP of Amazon (Newly Retired), watch Ethan Evans talk about what makes a great resume. Learn simple changes that you can implement now that could get you more interviews and job offers. Over the years Ethan has conducted over 2,500 interviews and can tell you what recruiters are looking for and more importantly, what hiring managers want.
Congratulations! You've got a new job. In this short four minute video I cover how to start that new job well. How to prepare in advance, have an immediate impact, build good relationships with coworkers, and start making your own suggestions at the right time. Get started right!
Millions of people around the world are without a job right now. It’s a terrible, very real situation. However, out of this pandemic businesses are changing. Restaurants converted to take out and family portions. Distilleries started to make hand sanitizer. Clothing companies retooled to start making face masks. There is no question that new businesses will be created as a direct result of Coronavirus. The question is, what are those business ideas and which ones will succeed. Watch Ethan Evans, former VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon, discuss how to recognize a business need and go for it successfully. Thank you for watching!
One of the most important things to learn about work is that nobody cares about your career as much as you. If you are waiting for someone to make that first move, to reach out offering a helping hand to promotion, you are going to be disappointed. Don’t be afraid to reach out to co-workers and leadership and ask for feedback and how to improve. You need to own your career. Ethan Evans talks with a continuing professional coaching mentee about taking the initiative. In this 1 on 1 discussion, they talk about mentorship, feedback loops, and approaching leadership.
There’s a popular saying: focus on your strengths not your weaknesses. But the problem is that your strengths receive little attention since you are already good in that area. The area that receives attention is your weaknesses. Your weakness is the area that your manager points out that need’s improvement, the area that doesn’t come naturally to you. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon and returning guest, Devin Nash, CMO of N3RDFUSION talk with Olympic Medalist John Coyle about utilizing time and focusing on what matters.
Yes, the world is experiencing a pandemic. However, companies are still hiring. In fact, with remote work becoming the new normal, it could be even easier now to find a job. Now the trick is to get YOUR information in front of decision makers and standing out from a slew of other candidates. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with returning guest, Devin Nash, CMO of N3RDFUSION about how to use networking to your advantage. Whether you are looking for a corporate job, looking to start your own business or simply want to understand how to reach out to people on LinkedIn, this is the video for you. ______________________________________________________________________________ Stream Questions - How has hiring process changed with companies being remote? - I recently was laid off, but finally got an offer. Should I take it or wait for something better? - What are the most annoying thing applicants do when applying for jobs? - During COVID, do you need to settle for a job you might hate, or should you wait? - What separates a good executive from a great executive? - What advice do you have for transitioning careers? - As a student what is the best way to get an internship with no experience? - What does the new job market look like? - Do companies blackball applicants that don’t accept their offer? - How do I make myself more visible to recruiters while applying for jobs?
The coronavirus pandemic has become a perfect test of different leadership responses. From business leaders to government officials, everyone was given the same challenge, problem, and timing. As with business operations, different leaders took different approaches to solving their problems. Some leaders shut everything down, others partially shut down, and other leaders took a more relaxed approach and did nothing. Regardless of their choices, a choice was made and a direction was taken. Though a pandemic is not normal, making choices and varied leadership style is. In business, there are always choices to make. These choices could result in a major success or a monumental disaster. Watch Ethan Evans VP of Twitch at Amazon talk about these choices, good, bad, or indifferent and how to make the best choices for your career. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed - What is the best way to deal with a micromanaging boss? - As a leader how do you make the best decisions when the information changes? - How do you push software adoption in a small organization? - As a leader, how can I shape my teams culture? - How can new hires show leadership quickly? - How do you deal with a leader/ manager that has minimal focus and leads the team in many chaotic directions? - Do you think productivity tracking software being used on remote employees is effective?
These "How to get a job" strategies are geared toward college students but the lessons can apply to anyone. Students manage classes, schedules, life, but at a certain point, will need to start thinking about next steps: How to land that dream job. Here’s a little secret: your university wants to help you get that dream job. So how can you effectively use your university to help you? Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon, talk with Susan Timko, Director of Career Services at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. Learn the ins and outs of what employers are looking for and how to present your skills to land that dream job. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed - What should college students do to build up their resume and gain relevant experience? - Are prestigious schools of greater benefit compared to a school that is more aligned with your interests overall? - How do I show personal projects on resume effectively, if I haven't done any internship this summer? - What is more valuable in Computer Science: a Masters Degree or more experience in a high-growth setting? - What should a new grad be careful of when entering the work force? - What are some common networking mistakes new grads make? - Going into the fall, many universities are going online. Are there new standards/etiquette to implement for navigating networking & job fair events? - I just graduated from a Software boot camp and had a job lined up but when COVID-19 hit, the offer went away. What do you suggest would be the best way to find a job since there aren’t many companies hiring junior developers?
You have been at your company for a while, you’re working really hard, but for some reason, you’re just not getting promoted. What are you doing wrong? Why do some people get promoted faster? Surprisingly, the key to getting promoted is not work harder, it’s about getting the right work done. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon, talk about The Magic Loop. The Magic Loop is 5 simple steps Ethan has developed over the last 25 years of management that you can implement now, which will grow your career. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Stream Questions - How early is too early to ask for a promotion? - What is the best way to connect on LinkedIn? - For LinkedIn, do you think quality over quantity matters? What is better? - Do you think LinkedIn will evolve as a primary platform like Instagram/Twitter for advertising and exposure? - Is writing content on LinkedIn worth the effort? Does it actually generate useful leads for networking and career advancement? - Do you think that there are different types of qualification that engineers/STEM majors should specifically have. - How do I apply the magic loop if doing the basic job is consuming most of my time, energy and mental capacity to do well? How can I get to from step one to two? - Would you recommend applying the Magic Loop for ALL levels of management? - Does the amount of hours you put in, the high level of your work product, and application of the Magic Loop truly equal the sheer speed you can move up the ladder at?
It’s been months and many people with the ability to work from home are still operating remotely. To a lot of company’s surprise, production has increased. That's great, but there were also unforeseen issues: video meeting fatigue, isolation, remotely onboarding new hires, etc. As these new issues arise, they're addressed... but there is no "one size fits all" approach. What works for one team might not make sense for another. Despite all the challenges, working from home/remote is going to be around for the significant future, so how do we make it great? How do we handle a work -life balance when life and work are so intertwined? Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about what the future of work at home could look like and some of the unique ways on how to lead in today’s environment. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed - What is your long-term vision of what working from home will look like? - Do you think groups will see a savings in their budget as a result of working from home? - Are you pivoting from open offices to protect employees? - In the future of work from home, will those going into the office get promoted more? - How will companies address the problem of secured and good Internet access for work from home? - Most large companies use physical location as a modifier for compensations. Do you think this will go away or become less pronounced as time goes on? - Any tips on how to tell your boss that your team needs someone to lead a project with more experience? - How are presentation format changing with the new work from home situation? Is video chat viable for the long term? - Do you think office work will go back to normal? - What is the best way to ask my manager for more responsibility? - Do you foresee working from home becoming a perk to attract employees? - Imagine a company that is founded during COVID and is 100% remote. After COVID this company got a office and wants to try local work. How do you find a compromise for employees coming to work local? How would you approach your employees? - For new hires whose managers haven' t adapted to the exclusive work from home environment, how do they best network/ learn team culture? - Do you think it's viable to request permanent working from home when things go back too normal when before COVID-19 managers where reluctant to allow working from home?
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has changed the world, especially the workplace. With case numbers growing constantly, remote work / work from home is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. Well if you are working from home, does your home need to be in an expensive area? Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about the new opportunity of career freedom and what work from anywhere might look like. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed - Which role is better for management, Software Development Manager or Technical Product Manager? - How do you maintain a relationship with your boss, remotely? - Do you think people will still be paid competitively despite working remotely? - Wouldn't working remote put you at a disadvantage for promotions given the lack of face to face and opportunity to network? - How do you think companies will handle the tax issues if you chose to live in a state or country where they don't operate? - Does being the first one in the office matter? - If everyone can work remote, why wouldn’t companies look for cheaper employees? - How do you motivate employees? - Do you think upper level positions (VP and above) will get significant remote opportunities after COVID-19? - What techniques would you recommend for a new manager to get to know their team as quickly as possible?
You've been at your job or position for a while, and for one reason or another it’s just not working for you. You want a change, but you're unsure how to approach it. How do you use your experience in a new job where your experience is the wrong type of experience? How do you know that a career change is the right thing for you to do? Whether it’s a personal reason, or reasons of happiness or career advancement, sometimes career changes make sense. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about career changes and how to implement them effectively. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Stream Questions - Should I focus on happiness or paying my bills? - How do I make a good first impression at a new job? - Is pivoting in school the same as pivoting in a career? - What is the best way to impress my boss? - How do I change careers without relevant work experience? - How much do you see college major even relates what they do? - As a manager how do you handle an employee who wants a career change? - What is the best way to quit my job? - How do I get a good job without a degree? - Is a PhD worth it? - Do all executives have a strong finance background? - Are sales skills a transferable skill across industries? - My career isn’t progressing how I want, what should I do? - Would you rather move forward with a company you don't believe in or take a lesser job with a company you believe in? How does this change the older you get? - Is an MBA worth it?
Perfectionism is defined as the “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection”; a simple definition- but who defines the “standard”? This is the problem with perfectionism- what one considers to be perfect may be considered by another as average. How do you deal with something that is based on perception? How do you conquer this myth of perfectionism? The truth is that no one is perfect, no matter how much one strives for perfection. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon talk about perfectionism and how to deal with it in the work place. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Questions Discussed: - How do you handle people that mistake kindness for weakness? - How do I handle my manager’s hand-off approach management style? - As a manager, how do I handle an employee’s personal problems? - How do you deal with difficult coworkers? - How do you deal with lack of motivation / burnout after being a perfectionist? - How to get back to work after a career break? - What should I do when my boss doesn’t like me? - How do I deal with a high standard I set on myself? - How can you tell real performance when people are working from home? - What are the best ways to build good relationships with co-workers? - How do I stop comparing myself to more successful people?
You’re new to your job, new to being a manager, or new to leading a team. What do you do? How do you learn everything that you're supposed to know as a new leader.. without the experience? Just like in life, there is going to be someone around that can help along the way. The trick is trying to find that person: that mentor. Watch Ethan Evans, VP of Twitch Prime at Amazon; talk with returning guest Kristin, a new IT manager about the learning curves of management. In this 1 on 1 discussion, they will go over team leadership, shift left development approach, strength finder, etc.